The Western Connecticut Council of Governments recently held a training for 35 public works staff and directors coming from 9 municipalities.  The Winter Maintenance and Salt Reduction Training, held in Wilton November 5th was taught by Patrick Santoso, an industry expert in road salt reduction.  Santoso stressed the importance of putting only the necessary amount of salt on the road to maximize the safety of road users while minimizing the effects on the environment.  They reviewed the industries current best management practices in equipment calibration, anti-icing, and de-icing, in addition to the science behind the practices.